Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
Category: General · SOC 17-2112.01 · Industry: Cross-industry
Not assessed
unknown
sources: BLS OES (approx) · O*NET
0 sources
26 core tasks shown
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists High exposure: 4 of 26 core tasks show high task automation potential : exposure 50/100 (not assessed).
No model has published evidence mapped to this occupation yet - the score comes from generic task assessment.
Score breakdown
Why this score?
Every component is stored with the score row and can be recomputed from the evidence table.
Methodology - · score - · input hash -
Strength of current models on the capabilities this job's tasks require.
Task-level exposure, weighted by task importance. A component of the headline, not the headline itself.
Evidence that AI is actually being used for this work.
Observed changes in postings, employment or earnings.
Quantity and source quality of the evidence behind the score.
0 evidence item(s) contribute. Calculated -.
Overview
Design objects, facilities, and environments to optimize human well-being and overall system performance, applying theory, principles, and data regarding the relationship between humans and respective technology. Investigate and analyze characteristics of human behavior and performance as it relates to the use of technology.
Employment
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approx. BLS OES
Median wage
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approx. BLS OES
Tasks tracked
26
linked to this occupation
Employment and wage values are approximate reference figures from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics programme, stored with an approximation flag. Verify against the O*NET record and BLS before quoting them.
Tasks
Task-level automation exposure
Core tasks only. Exposure describes how much of the task output current AI can produce or substantially assist - not whether the task disappears. Secondary shared-baseline edges are hidden until per-occupation curation is complete.
core task · importance 4.7/5
core task · importance 4.6/5
core task · importance 4.5/5
core task · importance 4.5/5
core task · importance 4.4/5
core task · importance 4.4/5
core task · importance 4.4/5
core task · importance 4.3/5
core task · importance 4.3/5
core task · importance 4.2/5
core task · importance 4.2/5
core task · importance 4.2/5
core task · importance 4.2/5
core task · importance 4.2/5
core task · importance 4/5
core task · importance 4/5
core task · importance 3.9/5
core task · importance 3.8/5
core task · importance 3.8/5
core task · importance 3.6/5
core task · importance 3.6/5
core task · importance 3.5/5
core task · importance 3.4/5
core task · importance 3.4/5
core task · importance 3.4/5
core task · importance 3.2/5
Evidence
Evidence trail
0 attributed item(s). Confidence reflects study design: randomised and production deployments score higher than platform observations, which score higher than projections.
No occupation-specific evidence has been mapped yet. This occupation is scored from generic task assessment only - a genuinely weaker basis, and the reason its score is marked low-confidence.
Historical trend
Exposure over time
Backcast series: recomputed at quarterly checkpoints using only the models and evidence published by each date.
No series yet
This chart fills in once the first snapshot is recorded.
Reconstruction, not measurement. 0 observed daily snapshot(s) exist for this occupation; the earlier part of the curve is derived by applying the current methodology to the model releases and published evidence available at each past date.
Recent events
Signals affecting this occupation
No events match this filter yet. New verified events appear here as analysis completes.
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faq
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions regarding Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists and AI exposure.
Will AI replace Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists?
Current AI models show an exposure score of 50/100 for Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists. This measures technical capability to assist or automate specific tasks rather than predicted immediate job loss. Moderate exposure reflects assistance in routine information-handling while core responsibilities require human judgment.
Which tasks in Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists have the highest AI exposure?
The most exposed tasks for Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists include "Write, review, or comment on documents, such as proposals, test plans, or procedures." (85% exposure) and "Review health, safety, accident, or worker compensation records to evaluate safety program effectiveness or to identify…" (85% exposure).
What aspects of Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists can AI not do yet?
Tasks with the lowest AI exposure for Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists include "Operate testing equipment, such as heat stress meters, octave band analyzers, motion analysis equipment, inclinometers,…" (5% exposure) and "Provide technical support to clients through activities, such as rearranging workplace fixtures to reduce physical haza…" (5% exposure). These responsibilities typically require physical dexterity, licensed human accountability, or complex interpersonal navigation.
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Notice: All ratings shown are AI-estimated technical exposure scores measuring technical capabilities across O*NET task statements, not predicted job loss. Contains information from O*NET 31.0 by the U.S. Department of Labor, ETA, used under CC BY 4.0.